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Dec 2024
46m 59s

Breaking Timelines and Taking Control of...

Sarah Alagroobi
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On this week's episode, we sit down with Torkia Mahloul, the co-founder of Ovasave, a platform providing accessible fertility and hormonal health tools—and redefining success on her own terms. As a French-Algerian entrepreneur in Abu Dhabi, we discussed her navigating her Arab identity and launching her business, as well as unpacking the stigma surrounding reproductive health, the struggles of balancing career aspirations with family goals, and the evolving role of women in society. This episode is a powerful reflection on empowerment, resilience, and breaking barriers.

Check out Ovasave at:

https://www.ovasave.com/

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